Today, I turn a year older— with my birthday wish fulfilled. Last year, as my faith for finding a proper home for our family in this small town in Tanzania wore thin, I’d prayed consistently- ... Read More about My Birthday Wish
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Heavy Days
One of the hardest seasons of being in the field is Lunar New Year… and my birthday. When the two collide, the days feel a little heavier. These recurrent dreams of feeling left out, bullied or ... Read More about Heavy Days
Chinese New Year in Tanzania
Ah, new home,new shida (“problems” in Swahili). Entering first day of Chinese New Year with a leaking roof and no electricity… 🙈😅 Also, Courage wouldn’t eat yesterday- somewhat mirroring the ... Read More about Chinese New Year in Tanzania
Mercy All Along
When everything was falling apart these past 8 months as we lived out of suitcases,I kept thinking of a Chinese proverb I’d read as a teenager— “塞翁失马，焉知非福”🐎When the old man loses his horse — who ... Read More about Mercy All Along
New Home in Africa
Thank you for all your prayers. 💛After 8 months of waiting on God… we finally moved into our new home this week 🥹😭 Looking back, if it weren’t for our Norwegian friends hosting us as guests, ... Read More about New Home in Africa
Moving
Two days ago, when our car broke down, it was then that I reached out to a good local friend here to ask if he could help with our move. I realized— If it weren’t for the car breakdown, I somehow ... Read More about Moving